Grand Forks County, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
72,764 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,450 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$627 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$876 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Forks Metro Area
3
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Forks Metro Area
4
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 6
Feb 0 6 11
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 2 1 43
Nov 1 6 26
Dec 1 9 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 20, ND State House District 20, ND
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Schools

Emerado Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Nathan Twining Elementary School
5 miles, E • 4.1 star
Nathan Twining Middle School
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of North Dakota
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Mayville State University
30 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Altru Hospital
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sanford Mayville
30 miles, S
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Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
69 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
76 miles, S • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
90 miles, SW • 1 star
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